2007 california wildfires news

Why the California wildfires were nearly impossible to contain

A perfect storm of weather and climate conditions made the California wildfires nearly impossible to contain once they ignited, according to experts.

NBC News · 2h

Maps: See how large the California wildfires are

The largest of the blazes, the Palisades Fire, is more than 31 square miles. That’s half the land size of Washington, D.C. The Palisades Fire threatens thousands of structures and buildings inside the fire's perimeter.

Science News · 1d

California wildfire season should be over. So why is L.A. burning?

In some parts of California, fire season is now year-round due to rising heat and little rain. High winds and dry conditions are fueling L.A.’s infernos.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 2d

California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating

California has 78 more annual “fire days” — when conditions are ripe for fires to spark — than 50 years ago. When is California’s wildfire season? It is now almost year-round. Nothing is as it was. Where are the worst California wildfires?

Indy 100 on MSN · 2d

Why does California get so many wildfires?

The world has once again woken up to the news that wildfires are spreading through California - this time, the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. 30,000 people have been told to flee their homes as 100mph winds push the flames towards even more destruction,

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California wildfires live updates: 10 dead and 180,000 told to evacuate amid apocalyptic scenes of destruction

California wildfires continue with dry conditions and powerful winds —which are due to last through Friday — fueling at least five fires.

California wildfires maps show evacuations, power outages, air quality

Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the ...

NBC Los Angeles on MSN4h

List: 2 Los Angeles County wildfires among most destructive in California history

Only two wildfires in California history have caused more destruction than the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire in LA County.

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What ignited California's deadly wildfires? Investigators consider possibilities

Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the fires that have killed at least 10 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area.

Shocking images of Southern California wildfires destruction after savage blazes

The destruction in Southern California is hard to comprehend after multiple fires blazed through parts of Los Angeles County.

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Costs from California wildfires will be 'astronomical' as million-dollar homes burn

Past California fires have been much bigger than the ones burning Wednesday, but the damages will add up in Southern ...

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No, Los Angeles didn’t refuse to fill water reservoirs prior to fires

Firefighters were experiencing water shortages from hydrants because L.A.'s tanks couldn't be refilled as fast as water was ...

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Stars lose homes in Los Angeles area fires and Jamie Lee Curtis pledges $1M to relief effort

Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore ...

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Los Angeles wildfires among California’s most destructive in history

The two largest firestorms have already been ranked by state fire officials among California’s 20 most-damaging.

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Vikings-Rams playoff game moved to Arizona due to LA wildfires; here’s how to get tickets

An NFL wild card playoff game is coming to Arizona. The league announced on Thursday that Monday night’s NFC Wild Card game ...

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